Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Release Brad Brach, Outright Corey Oswalt to Triple-A

The Mets announced Tuesday that they have released right-handed pitcher Brad Brach. Additionally, right-hander Corey Oswalt has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. Both players were designated for assignment last week. Brach, 34, was picked up as a free agent in the summer of 2019 after being released by the Chicago Cubs. The Mets re-signed Brach to a one-year deal with...

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MLB News: Yankees Sign Southpaw Justin Wilson

The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent left-hander Justin Wilson. MLB Insider Robert Murray was first in reporting that the two sides were in serious discussions about a deal. Wilson, 33, spent the last two seasons with the Mets and compiled 0.8 fWAR out of their bullpen over that time, with a 2.91 ERA and 3.62 FIP. The Mets and Wilson were in contact about negotiating a new...

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Mets Have Been In Contact with Trevor Rosenthal

With left-hander Justin Wilson reportedly heading to the Bronx to join the Yankees, and the Mets still having a need in the bullpen, they have shifted their attention to righty Trevor Rosenthal. Mike Puma of the New York Post says the Mets are “in” on Rosenthal and have been in contact with his camp. Rosenthal, 30, split the shortened 2020 season between the Kansas City Royals and San Diego...

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How Can Mets Put Cherry on Top of Already Successful Winter?

The Mets have already had one of the more busy winters in recent memory from a franchise standpoint, and have overall been one of the most active teams in all of baseball. With hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the team becoming final in November, the Mets have consistently made moves to upgrade their MLB roster and the upper-levels of the minors under the tutelage of team...

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Five Mets Non-Roster Invitees to Keep Tabs on This Spring

Spring Training is an exciting time of year. It marks the beginning of a long baseball season, a team’s core players get to mingle with the new offseason additions, prospects get a chance to experience a taste of the big league lifestyle, and some guys come in just looking for a chance to prove themselves and end up being pleasant surprises. Pitchers and catchers report to the Mets Spring...

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